Serving 663 students in grades 7-12, Boston Community Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boston Community Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
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Student Attention
School Overview
Boston Community Leadership Academy's student population of 663 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boston Community Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boston Community Leadership Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1249 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
59%
23%
Black
34%
10%
White
2%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boston Community Leadership Academy's ranking?
Boston Community Leadership Academy is ranked #1249 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Boston Community Leadership Academy often compared to?
Boston Community Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like New Mission High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boston Community Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Boston Community Leadership Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Boston Community Leadership Academy?
663 students attend Boston Community Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Boston Community Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boston Community Leadership Academy?
Boston Community Leadership Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boston Community Leadership Academy offer ?
Boston Community Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boston Community Leadership Academy part of?
Boston Community Leadership Academy is part of Boston School District.
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